Maximal Forklift Tyres in Durban
Running a Maximal forklift and the tyres are looking worn, cracked or flat-spotted? ForknTire supplies and fits replacement tyres for Maximal machines across Durban and the wider KwaZulu-Natal region. We're a Pinetown-based tyre specialist, not a forklift dealer — which means our whole job is getting the right rubber onto your lift and keeping it there.
We've been doing industrial and forklift tyres since 2008. That's the only thing we do, and Maximal units come through our workshop alongside every other make on the market.
Based at 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown. Phone 031 702 6335. Open during normal business hours, with mobile fitting available across the greater Durban region.
What "Maximal Forklift Tyres" Actually Means
Quick clarification, because it trips a lot of buyers up. Maximal is the forklift brand — the machine. There’s no such thing as a Maximal-branded tyre. What you’re after is a replacement tyre in the correct size and construction to fit your Maximal lift.
That’s good news for your wallet, actually. Because the tyre isn’t tied to the badge on the mast, you’re free to choose the construction and quality that suits how hard you work the machine, rather than paying a premium for an OEM sticker. Our job is matching the right tyre to your Maximal’s size, load rating and working environment.
So when we talk about supply below, we mean quality replacement tyres — pneumatic, solid or non-marking — fitted to your Maximal forklift.
everywhere from container yards to warehouse aisles. The tyre you need depends entirely on where the machine works and what it carries. Here’s how we approach it.
Tyre Options for Maximal Forklifts
Maximal’s range runs from compact warehouse electrics through to heavier diesel and rough-terrain units, so there’s no single answer. What you need comes down to where the machine works and what it’s lifting. Here’s how we usually break it down.
Solid (resilient) tyres
If your Maximal works on rough yards, over debris, or anywhere punctures are a constant headache, solid tyres are the sensible call. There's no air to lose, so a stray off-cut of steel or a pallet nail won't put the lift out of action. They wear down slower than pneumatics under heavy duty cycles, which matters if your machine is running full shifts. The trade-off is a firmer ride, so for very long shifts we'll talk to you about compounds that take the edge off.
Pneumatic Tyres
Air-filled tyres suit Maximal units doing outdoor work on reasonable surfaces, where you want a softer ride and a bit more grip. They're easier on the operator over a full day and handle uneven ground better than solids. Downside is the puncture risk. If your yard chews through pneumatics, ask us about foam-filling — we can fill a pneumatic so it behaves like a solid while keeping the original profile.
Non-Marking Tyres
Got a Maximal electric running inside a food facility, pharmaceutical plant, or a warehouse with coated floors? Standard black rubber leaves scuff marks. Non-marking tyres use a compound without carbon black, so your floors stay clean. Same fitment, same sizes — just the right compound for indoor work where the floor matters.
Used tyres
Not every job needs new. If a Maximal is near the end of its working life, or it's a backup unit that only runs occasionally, a quality used tyre keeps it going without the full spend. Everything we sell used is inspected first — tread depth, casing condition, the lot — and we'll tell you straight how much life is left in it. We don't sell anything we wouldn't run ourselves.
Why Buy Your Maximal Tyres From ForknTire
Sixteen-plus years on forklift tyres, and that’s all we do. We’re not a forklift dealer trying to upsell you a new machine, and we’re not a general tyre shop that does forklifts on the side. Industrial tyres are the business.
Being independent works in your favour. We’re not locked to one supplier or one brand, so we fit your Maximal with whatever genuinely suits it rather than whatever we’re contracted to push. If a budget tyre is right for a light-duty backup lift, we’ll say so. If your machine needs a premium compound to survive your yard, we’ll say that too.
We know KwaZulu-Natal conditions — the heat, the coastal humidity, the mix of warehouse and rough industrial sites around Pinetown, Durban and the south coast. Tyres that work elsewhere don’t always last here, and we stock with that in mind.
And we don’t disappear after the sale. Mobile fitting, condition checks on your other machines while we’re on site, advice on getting more life out of what you’ve got — it’s a working relationship, not a transaction.
How Ordering Works
It’s not complicated, and we’ve kept it that way on purpose.
Tell us what you've got.
Call 031 702 6335 or email through your Maximal model and, if you can, the tyre size off the sidewall or the machine's spec plate. A photo of the worn tyre helps. Takes you five minutes.
We confirm the size and recommend.
We match the correct size and suggest the construction that fits how the machine works. If we need to verify anything, we'll measure on site. Popular sizes are usually in stock; less common dimensions we source through our supplier network, generally within a few days.
You get a quote.
Clear price, no surprises. You decide.
We fit.
Bring the machine to our Pinetown workshop, or we send a mobile unit to your premises so the lift barely comes off the floor. Proper mounting, balancing and torque — we don't cut corners on fitment, because a badly fitted forklift tyre is a safety problem, not just a performance one.
Areas We Cover Around Durban and KZN
We're based at 6 Schenk Road, Pinetown, and we cover Durban and across KwaZulu-Natal. Mobile fitting comes to your site within the Durban area, and for urgent breakdowns we typically respond within two to four hours during business hours, depending where you are. Outside the immediate metro, give us a ring and we'll sort out timing and any travel arrangements upfront.
What Lonking Forklift Tyres Cost
Forklift tyre pricing isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we quote per job rather than publishing a list that’d be wrong for half the people reading it. What you pay depends on the tyre size, the construction (solid, pneumatic, non-marking), whether you go new or used, and how many tyres you’re replacing.
A few things worth knowing. Replacing tyres in pairs or sets is usually better value than one at a time, and it keeps the machine balanced. Solid tyres cost more upfront than pneumatics but often work out cheaper over their life in heavy-duty use because they last longer and don’t puncture. And foam-filling an existing pneumatic can be a cost-effective middle ground if punctures are your main problem.
Send us the details and you’ll have a quote quickly — no obligation, and we’ll explain what’s driving the number so you can decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. From compact electric counterbalance units through to heavier diesel and rough-terrain Maximals, we match the correct tyre size and type to your machine. Send us the model and the size off the sidewall and we'll confirm.
No, and that's deliberate. We're an independent forklift tyre specialist. We fit your Maximal with the tyre that suits it best rather than being tied to any one brand or supplier.
Solids can't puncture and last longer in tough conditions, with a firmer ride. Pneumatics give a softer ride and better grip on uneven outdoor ground but can puncture. We'll recommend based on where and how your machine works.
Yes. If your Maximal runs indoors on clean or coated floors, non-marking tyres use a carbon-black-free compound so they don't leave scuff marks. Same fitment, just the right compound.
Either. You can bring the machine to our Pinetown workshop, or we'll send a mobile fitting unit to your premises across the Durban area to keep downtime to a minimum.
For urgent calls within the Durban area we typically respond within two to four hours during business hours, depending on your location. Ring us and we'll give you a realistic time.
Common forklift tyre sizes are usually on the shelf. Less common dimensions we source through our supplier network, normally within a few days. We'll tell you the timing upfront.
Get Your Maximal Forklift Back on the Floor
Worn tyres on a forklift aren’t just a performance issue — they’re a safety one. If your Maximal needs new rubber, the quickest route to a sorted machine is a five-minute phone call.
- 082 468 5308
- Monday - Thursday :7:30 am–4:30 pm, Friday :7:30 am–4:30 pm
- 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown, 3610